Senior Cost Controller (6 month contract)

Isilumko Staffing; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks a highly skilled Senior Cost Controller to provide comprehensive cost control support for capital and maintenance projects in Sandton. The role requires at least 15 years of experience in project cost control, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, with a post-graduate qualification being an advantage. Excellent leadership and communication abilities are essential for this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in capital project cost control.
• Excellent understanding of all phases of the project delivery process.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Control Base for the project.
• Link cost reports and SAP structures to the Control Base.
• Produce high-quality monthly cost reports and updates to the project budget.
• Manage cost risk registers and support risk impact assessments.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in SAP

Financial management

Risk management

Project coordination

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, engineering, commerce, or quantity surveying

Post-graduate qualification or MBA

Job description

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cost Controller to join our team within the Plant Projects sector. This role will provide comprehensive cost control support for capital projects, maintenance projects, and wells. The successful candidate will act as the central point of accountability for cost control, ensuring the alignment of financial performance against project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Control Base for the project, ensuring accurate cost reporting and financial governance.
• Link cost reports and SAP structures to the Control Base.
• Support the development and monitoring of Authorisation for Expenditure (AFE) to PPA partners.
• Track and report on Value of Work Done (VOWD) and monitor cost commitments and reconciliations.
• Produce high-quality monthly cost reports, accruals, and updates to the project budget.
• Ensure cost reports reflect accurate project health status through the tracking of changes, risks, and contingencies.
• Manage cost risk registers and support risk impact assessments on cost and schedule.
• Oversee cost change management processes, ensuring timely updates to cost forecasts and financial closure.
• Ensure proper internal controls, including the creation of purchase requisitions, invoice verification, and financial processing.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in accounting, engineering, commerce, or quantity surveying. A post-graduate qualification or MBA is advantageous.
• Experience : At least 15 years of relevant experience, preferably with extensive experience in capital project cost control.
• Skills : Strong analytical skills, proficiency in SAP, financial management, risk management, project coordination, and reporting.
• Competencies : Excellent understanding of all phases of the project delivery process, from inception to completion. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication abilities are essential.

Key Competencies

• Financial Management & Risk Management expertise
• Advanced data management and reporting skills
• Ability to lead and influence stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Proactive problem-solving skills, particularly in project cost and risk areas
• Experience in working with large-scale, multi-phase projects in a fast-paced environment

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.